How far is Des Moines, IA, from Pittsburgh, PA?
The distance between Pittsburgh (Pittsburgh International Airport) and Des Moines (Des Moines International Airport) is 705 miles / 1134 kilometers / 613 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Pittsburgh (PIT) to Des Moines (DSM) is 775 miles / 1248 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 14 hours 21 minutes.
Pittsburgh International Airport – Des Moines International Airport
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Distance from Pittsburgh to Des Moines
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Pittsburgh to Des Moines. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 704.939 miles
- 1134.489 kilometers
- 612.575 nautical miles
Vincenty's formula calculates the distance between latitude/longitude points on the earth's surface using an ellipsoidal model of the planet.
Haversine formula- 703.164 miles
- 1131.632 kilometers
- 611.032 nautical miles
The haversine formula calculates the distance between latitude/longitude points assuming a spherical earth (great-circle distance – the shortest distance between two points).
How long does it take to fly from Pittsburgh to Des Moines?
The estimated flight time from Pittsburgh International Airport to Des Moines International Airport is 1 hour and 50 minutes.
What is the time difference between Pittsburgh and Des Moines?
Flight carbon footprint between Pittsburgh International Airport (PIT) and Des Moines International Airport (DSM)
On average, flying from Pittsburgh to Des Moines generates about 125 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 125 kilograms equals 276 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Pittsburgh to Des Moines
See the map of the shortest flight path between Pittsburgh International Airport (PIT) and Des Moines International Airport (DSM).
Airport information
| Origin | Pittsburgh International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Pittsburgh, PA |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | PIT |
| ICAO Code: | KPIT |
| Coordinates: | 40°29′29″N, 80°13′58″W |
| Destination | Des Moines International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Des Moines, IA |
| Country: | United States |
| IATA Code: | DSM |
| ICAO Code: | KDSM |
| Coordinates: | 41°32′2″N, 93°39′47″W |